Geography
Bangladesh Quiz
170 million people in a country smaller than Iowa — how well do you know Bangladesh?
170 million people in a country smaller than Iowa — how well do you know Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is the world's 8th most populous country, home to over 170 million people packed into an area smaller than the US state of Iowa. From the world's largest river delta to the longest natural sea beach, this South Asian nation punches far above its weight in geography, culture, and history. This quiz covers 50 questions spanning Bengali heritage, the Sundarbans, the 1971 Liberation War, Dhaka street food, the garment industry, and much more.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll discover why Bengal's muslin cloth was prized since Roman times, how the 1952 Language Movement led to an international UN holiday, what makes Cox's Bazar unique among the world's beaches, and how Muhammad Yunus revolutionized global finance with microcredit. Whether you're studying South Asian geography or just curious about one of the world's most fascinating countries, this quiz will challenge and teach you.
The Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest, spanning about 10,000 square kilometers across Bangladesh and India. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered Royal Bengal tiger, as well as hundreds of species of birds, fish, and reptiles.
The official language of Bangladesh is Bengali (Bangla), the 7th most spoken language in the world with around 300 million speakers globally. The fight to preserve Bengali as the national language in 1952 is commemorated every year on February 21 as International Mother Language Day by the United Nations.
Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter after China, with the ready-made garment sector accounting for over 80% of the country's export earnings. The industry employs roughly 4 million workers, the majority of whom are women, and has been a major driver of the country's economic growth.
Last updated: March 2026